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Chlorthalidone (6.25mg)
Klokylidone 6.25mg Tablet is a diuretic (water pill) medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).
Tablet
Klokylidone 6.25mg Tablet makes you lose excess water through urine. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. This medicine should be taken only during day time to avoid frequent urination at night. You must take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor and never stop it abruptly without consulting the doctor.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Klokylidone 6.25mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Klokylidone 6.25mg Tablet is a diuretic which lowers blood pressure by removing extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow.
Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate. Avoid driving and attention requiring activity until you know how it affects you. Avoid alcohol intake while taking Klokylidone 6.25mg Tablet as it may increase the dizziness. Monitor your blood pressure after starting Klokylidone 6.25mg Tablet and notify your doctor if it does not lower down. Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that does not go away. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
It is not recommended to consume alcohol while on treatment with Klokylidone 6.25mg Tablet, as it may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure, leading to dizziness and lightheadedness.
Taking an excessive amount of Klokylidone 6.25mg Tablet may result in symptoms such as nausea, weakness, fast or irregular heartbeat, sleepiness, muscle cramps and pain, and difficulty breathing. In severe cases, it can even lead to a heart attack. If this occurs, seek immediate medical attention.
Combining Klokylidone 6.25mg Tablet with ibuprofen is not recommended, as it may interact with the medication and affect blood pressure and kidney function. If prescribed together by your doctor, closely monitor your blood pressure and kidney function tests.
Klokylidone 6.25mg Tablet may elevate uric acid levels, although the occurrence of gout is rare.
There have been no reported cases of Klokylidone 6.25mg Tablet causing skin cancer. However, this medication can make the skin more sensitive to sunlight. When exposed to direct sunlight, you may experience a skin rash; take precautions by wearing protective clothing and using sunscreen.